Sherbet Home Interiors

Summer is the perfect time to try out brighter and punchier colours in your home interiors as they create a fresh and fun ambiance in your chosen room. Sherbet colours are a perfect choice this season as they combine fruity and zesty colour palettes with soft and feminine pastel to give a chic and elegant finish. This colour trend will look amazing in modern Miami inspired homes as well as more classic or retro interior spaces.

The beauty of sherbet colour tones is that they can be used as a base colour for all of the walls in your room or as an accent colour on a single feature wall. Opt for pastel hues such as pale pink, baby blue, mint or lemon if you are using the colour all over your room or more bold colours such as coral, peach, lime or turquoise for a statement feature wall. Pastel backdrops look fabulous in a classic French or shabby chic style home or for a funky retro feel, paint alternating walls in different sherbet colours or use bold patterned sherbet wallpaper for a striking visual finish.

Coloured upholstery is one of the hottest trends this season and is a great way of introducing colour to a plain or neutral space. Retro egg or tub chairs will look great in a bold pink or orange sherbet tones while ornate, carved French occasional chairs can be given a hint of colour with a baby blue, pastel peach or mint coloured fabric. If you like patterns and prints then select a simple striped fabric that will create a fresh and uplifting ambiance in crisp white and sherbet tones while intricate floral patterns in lemon, mint and lilac will create a botanical ambiance that is classically elegant.

If you wish to create zoned areas of colour in your home then painted furniture is a perfect choice for you. Pastel or sherbet tones are unique and eye-catching and can be used in both vintage and contemporary homes. Select statement items such as a pair of bedsides, a dresser, wardrobe or sideboard that will create a focal point in your interior space. For a subtle look opt for classic pastel hues like baby blue, pink, and lemon or for a more modern and vibrant finish, select coral, turquoise, yellow or lime. For added detail you could also paint a sherbet tone on your interior woodwork such as doors, frames, mantelpieces and shelving for a complimentary finish.

Sherbet colour tones will look great on your soft furnishings. A selection of pastel cushions will look stylish on a plain seating area and can be partnered with striped designs for a fresh coastal feel or polka dot and floral prints for an elegant shabby chic look. More vibrant tones such as coral, peach and lime create a slightly tropical ambiance that will look fabulous with parrot, palm tree or flamingo print cushions for a perfect summertime look. Use complimentary fabrics on your curtains and rugs in co-ordinating colours and patterns for a chic and sophisticated look or a mix and match of sherbet hues for a funky, retro feel.

For the final finishing touches to your room add some sherbet coloured accessories that are a perfect marriage of style and practicality. Sherbet coloured ceramics will look great along a mantelpiece or painted sideboard or will create a flash of colour in a plain white painted dresser. Sherbet coloured lamps will create a pop of colour on a bedside or side table and can be paired with pastel coloured candles and photo frames for a co-ordinating look. If you love retro interior design then why not create a vintage or American diner inspired kitchen space with an array of pastel and sherbet toned accessories such as mixers, toasters, crockery and bowls that create a feminine charm in your home.

For more ideas on creating a sherbet inspired home interior, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Sherbet Interiors